Louis Sachar

By Meg Greene, Philip Wolny, Meg Green

Book Overview

Even before the revolution in young adult literature and fiction of the past decades, Louis Sachar was an A-lister and luminary for young readers. This biography delves into his origins and his rise to full-time author. It reveals the stories behind his beloved titles, including his early beginnings with the Wayside School series through to his breakthrough with Holes in 1998, later made into a major motion picture. This biography of the National Book Award and Newbery Medal-winning author will inspire both casual YA fiction fans and aspiring writers alike.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499462646
• ISBN13: 9781499462647
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12